Facebook Privacy

Privacy activist Schrems raises concerns over Facebook's tools used to transfer data

Schrems challenged Facebook's use of contractual clauses saying that they do not offer sufficient data protection safeguards.

Facebook admits to accessing user location data in app even when opted out

In a letter to two US senators, Facebook confirmed that it could track user’s locations.

Facebook's end-to-end encryption will enhance user privacy but its not good news for law enforcement

Facebook’s plan to enact this change is paradoxical, considering the company has a history of harvesting user data.

Facebook suspends thousands of apps over Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal

The suspended apps are associated with about 400 developers, Facebook said

Facebook is worried that users will get worked up about the amount of location data it gathers on them

Even if you're a heavy user, there's little reason to give Facebook permanent access to location data.

Facebook wants to give its users more control over their data with new privacy tool

The 'Off-Facebook Activity' privacy tool is being rolled out in Ireland, South Korea, and Spain

Facebook to open a pop-up café in London to encourage privacy checks

The cafe will give out free drinks to anyone who takes part in a privacy checkup.

Consumer privacy group challenges Facebook's $5 billion settlement with the FTC

The Electronic Privacy Information Center first filed a complaint against Facebook over privacy violations in 2009

Cambridge Analytica sued by FTC following Facebook's $5 billion settlement

Kogan and former Cambridge Analytica CEO Alexander Nix have to destroy all personal information gathered.

Facebook will be paying a $5 billion settlement for its privacy violations

The FTC said Zuckerberg or others filing a false certification could face civil and criminal penalties.